Simi Valley Planter - Features Variations, Size, Color & Texture

Try groupings of plants.  Flowers tend to look better when they are grouped together in various places and not scattered randomly.

Odd numbers tend to give things a more natural look.  Imagine a patio in each of 4 corners of a yard to get an idea of how far wrong someone could go on this.  A large main patio, a pergola in one corner and a special garden feature halfway along the edge on the opposite side would create a nice group of three for a smaller yard.

Along with that goes avoiding size repetition.  A large garden with a multi-trunk Birch tree, two boulders and some shrubs and flowers, balanced with a smaller garden on the other side of a yard with a single trunk Birch tree, some flowers and one boulder is an example of the kind of balance we look for.

A path curving around a garden and disappearing gives the yard a larger look and creates a visual mystery as to where it leads (even if it doesn’t really go anywhere – though even a park bench could give it a destination).

Pergola, Patio and Water Make a Personal Oasis In Simi Valley

Of course all of this comes down to what is the homeowner’s opinion and goals for their property. Our motto is, ” Have it done right the first time”.

Come back next week for more on Landscaping Design.